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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That was totally out of bounds in terms of time constraints.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The state has yet to provide any contemporary evidence of doubt that this crosswalk — on the road bounding the southern edge of the Pulse property — was a fitting part of the memorial.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Rachel Crowell, Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2025
Her husband discovered her bound and dead with gunshot wounds, authorities reported.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Use these opportunities to build meaningful relationships that extend beyond the bounds of your project work.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That was totally out of bounds in terms of time constraints.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The 962-acre project area is generally bounded by Route 38 to the north, Keslinger Road to the south, Harley Road to the west and Brundige Road to the east, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The state has yet to provide any contemporary evidence of doubt that this crosswalk — on the road bounding the southern edge of the Pulse property — was a fitting part of the memorial.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
And to date, no one has improved on your lower bound.
—Rachel Crowell, Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2025
Her husband discovered her bound and dead with gunshot wounds, authorities reported.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
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Saúl is a fixture at his father's bouts and already seems determined to follow in his father’s footsteps.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Her flippers, each more than two feet long, scooped out sand and flung it to her sides in slow, determined strokes.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These days, Pynchon is a resolute New Yorker.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their response to the player’s incendiary statement last week was to release their own extraordinary one and become even more resolute in their position regarding a transfer.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This ruthless cartel is intent on cashing in, permeating our communities with their poison, with no regard to human suffering.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, many companies seem intent on convincing consumers of debit’s coolness.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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